SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2004
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Delaware
001-07791
72-1424200
(State or other
(Commission
(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of
File Number)
Identification
incorporation or
Number)
organization)
1615 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosures.
McMoRan Exploration Co. issued a press release dated March 1, 2004 announcing the submittal of its application for a deepwater port license for a LNG terminal and natural gas storage facility (Exhibit 99.1).
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
McMoRan Exploration Co.
By: /s/ C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
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C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
Vice President & Controller –
Financial Reporting
(authorized signatory and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: March 2, 2004
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1 Press release dated March 1, 2004 “McMoRan Exploration Co. Submits Deepwater Port License Application for LNG Terminal & Natural Gas Storage Facilities at Main Pass Energy Hub™”
